CVE-2015-7507 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

libnsbmp.c in Libnsbmp 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted color table to the (1) bmp_decode_rgb or (2) bmp_decode_rle function.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netsurf-Browser	Libnsbmp	0.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/73ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/537132/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/73ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/537132/100/0/threadedThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-7507?

CVE-2015-7507 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). libnsbmp.c in Libnsbmp 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted color table to the (1) bmp_decode_rgb or (2) bmp_decode_rle function.

How severe is CVE-2015-7507?

CVE-2015-7507 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7507?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netsurf-Browser Libnsbmp.